North Otago Astronomical Society Observatory
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North Otago Astronomical Society Observatory, also known as the Stoke St Observatory, sits on Stoke Street in Oamaru, New Zealand, and is run by the North Otago Astronomical Society.
About North Otago Astronomical Society Observatory
The Society meets on the first Monday of each month and equips the observatory with an 8-inch Celestron telescope originally built for the Mount John University Observatory. Each September, members also host the Stargazers' Getaway, a weekend gathering at Camp Iona in Herbert, about 15 minutes south of Oamaru, with a programme of speakers in a relaxed, informal setting.
Location & getting there
The observatory is on Stoke Street in Oamaru, on New Zealand's South Island, in the Otago region.
Visiting North Otago Astronomical Society Observatory
Public nights are held each Friday closest to the first and last quarter Moon, weather permitting, though the observatory closes during daylight saving time in the summer months. The Society can be reached at 30 Stour Street, Oamaru 9400, or by phone on +64 3 434 8757.
See your named star from here
With regular public nights and a working telescope, this is a real place to try to find a named star using its coordinates. Name a star at /#packages or browse the catalogue of stars already registered.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
